PinnedMember-only10 Holiday Reflections to Ring in 2023Here’s what I discovered — Another year has come to an end. For many, 2023 could not have come fast enough. Doubtless, there has been turmoil across the world, especially from 2020 to 2022. Regardless of what might be going on outside, though, I have always made it my mission to go inside to better…Entrepreneurship6 min readEntrepreneurship6 min read
Published in Abundance Attraction·2 days agoAn Apple Pie with Your Name on itHaving fun at work — I went to the drive-thru last night, something I rarely do. It was clear from the moment I got to the kiosk that the cashier was making the most of what many would consider a very boring Joe job. I ordered my burger, my fries, my drink, and then he…Customer Service1 min readCustomer Service1 min read
Published in Abundance Attraction·3 days agoMember-onlyThe Flawed Thinking in “I Don’t Like the Game Because it’s Hard”The game of creativity or business won’t always be easy — While working out, I was watching a YouTube video in which the host talked about games everyone apparently loves, but he hates. His main argument for hating one very mainstream Action RPG game was the fact that he had trouble solving the quests and found many of the solutions a…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Published in Abundance Attraction·4 days agoWhen They Can’t See the Whole PictureTry this — In their sugar, caffeine, or alcohol induced high, your friends may come to you and say: You should do X, then Y, and then Z! At one point, you may have expressed your enthusiasm for X. In the meantime, your plan may have changed from X to A, but there’s…Communication2 min readCommunication2 min read
Published in Abundance Attraction·5 days agoSpeed of DeliveryTrumps perfectionism — Many assume it’s about the quality of the writing, not what the writing can offer them. I know seven- and eight-figure earners whose emails sometimes contain spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors. …Entrepreneurship1 min readEntrepreneurship1 min read
Jan 24Member-onlyOn Thinking SlowAnd how working smarter really works — Slow down and remember this: Most things make no difference. Being busy is a form of laziness — lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. — Tim Ferriss In the world of performance, action is all that matters. But not all actions are weighted equally. Different actions lead to different outcomes. …Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
Published in Music Business Training·Jan 17Member-onlyWhy Collaboration is Critical to Your Success as a MusicianThis one thing can change everything — Collaboration is a bit of a buzzword in the music industry. But it’s often misconstrued and not always well understood by artists at the level it should be. The tendency might be to roll your eyes or even cringe at the thought of co-writing a song, hiring a session player…Music4 min readMusic4 min read
Published in Music Business Training·Jan 17Member-only5 Productivity Essentials Every Musician Should KnowBut most don’t — Productivity is the deliberate, strategic investment of your time, talent, intelligence, energy, resources, and opportunities in a manner calculated to move you measurably closer to meaningful goals. — Dan S. Kennedy What follows is five productivity essentials every musician should know. That does not mean they are commonly taught. So…Productivity6 min readProductivity6 min read
Jan 15Member-onlyHow to Make 2023 Your Most Productive Year Yet#3 is my favorite — Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. — Paul J. Meyer Are you determined to make 2023 a better year than the last? …Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
Published in Abundance Attraction·Jan 14Member-only6 Things I Completed TodayCreating space in every area of your life — I’ve shared about creating completion before, but the concept may seem mercurial if you don’t know what it’s supposed to look like. Today, I wanted to share about a few things I’ve completed… today. Why should you care about what I’m up to? You shouldn’t. Rather, you should look at…Inspiration4 min readInspiration4 min read